Brown Inca
Coeligena wilsoni
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coeligena-wilsoni"></birdfyi-bird>The Brown Inca (Coeligena wilsoni) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.3 cm and a weight of 6.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in cloud forests of the western Andes from Colombia to Ecuador at 800-2,200 m. Dark brown plumage with rufous wing patches. Nectarivore of Chocó cloud forest undergrowth. Closely related to Bronzy Inca.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 14,3 cm | 5.6 in |
| Gewicht | 6,88 g | 0.24 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found on the Pacific slope and western Andes of Colombia and Ecuador at 700–2,000 m. Fairly common.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian and Ecuadorian cloud forest; defends Ericaceae territories. Supplements with small arthropods.
Erhaltungsstatus
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 22-26 days.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Bright, musical rolling trill; cheerful bubbly notes cascading pleasantly from flowering shrub in Andean valley.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Coeligena |
| Arten | Coeligena wilsoni |
Distribution
Brown Inca has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family